Meet the marvellous mangosteen…

June 27, 2015

The mangosteen (pic by me, used on a post I made on my page on Kiss From The World)

Breakfast today? Mangosteens. What, might you ask, are those? Well it’s another exotic, completely more-ish fruit I’ve discovered here in Koh Phangan. I went to market yesterday with my friend Kem and was introduced to many weird looking edibles and one of the most gorgeous tasting fruits ever, the Mang-Kut or mangosteen. Not as spectacular looking as the dragonfruit, the mangosteen nevertheless way upstages the latter…the taste and texture, for me anyway, is a combination of a loquat and a litchi. And check out the nutritional value of the mangosteen:

Delicious and juicy, mangosteen is one of the popular tropical fruits. It comprises an impressive list of essential nutrients, which are required for normal growth and development and overall nutritional well-being.

This fruit is very low in calories (63 calories per 100 g) and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, it is rich in dietary fiber (100 g provides about 13% of RDA), which can be very important for individuals who are concerned about putting on excess body weight.

Mangosteen is good in vitamin C and provides about 12% of RDA per 100 g. Vitamin-C is a powerful water soluble anti-oxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against flu-like infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

Fresh fruit is a moderate source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folates. These vitamins are acting as cofactors the help body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats.

Pretty impressive! The mangosteen holds the title of the Queen of the Fruits and with good reason. So I bow before you, majestic little fruit and back to market I go, for more.

Until next time,

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